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as in tricks
an odd or peculiar habit
his one oddity is collecting used pencil leads
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as in rarities
something strange or unusual that is an object of interest
years ago circus sideshows used to display people with unusual physical features as oddities
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as in anomalies
something that is different from what is ordinary or expected
she is an oddity in that, unlike her sisters, she avoids social media
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as in eccentrics
a person of odd or whimsical habits
an oddity with a penchant for weaving cat fur
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Recent Examples of oddities
And then there are true oddities like Stamptown, which is shooting its debut special for Netflix during the festival on May 8 and 9 at the Montalban Theatre, that thrive on being an uncategorizable ball of comedic energy with dancers, funny acrobats, skits and stand-up.
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Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026
Adding to his military exhibit, Crazy Horse display and gallery of unique oddities.
—John Lauritsen, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
But there are some oddities that don’t quite fit this model.
—ArsTechnica, 10 Apr. 2026
The moons range from planet-size Titan to smaller oddities, some of which are strangely shaped like potatoes or ravioli.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
An Animal That Keeps Defying Expectations The platypus already held an extraordinary list of biological oddities.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2026
These songs are built around classic R&B and doo-wop elements, including samples of Hollywood oddities the Lewis Sisters.
—Andrew Ryce, Pitchfork, 12 Mar. 2026
From biological hosts like gut bacteria and pregnancy tests to digital oddities like blockchains and PDFs, the game’s presence on everything from robot mowers to anti-bot CAPTCHA highlights its status as the ultimate benchmark for system versatility.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 3 Mar. 2026
What is in Born Weird Tattoo’s collection of oddities?
—Idaho Statesman, 3 Mar. 2026
Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026
Adding to his military exhibit, Crazy Horse display and gallery of unique oddities.
—John Lauritsen, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
But there are some oddities that don’t quite fit this model.
—ArsTechnica, 10 Apr. 2026
The moons range from planet-size Titan to smaller oddities, some of which are strangely shaped like potatoes or ravioli.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
An Animal That Keeps Defying Expectations The platypus already held an extraordinary list of biological oddities.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2026
These songs are built around classic R&B and doo-wop elements, including samples of Hollywood oddities the Lewis Sisters.
—Andrew Ryce, Pitchfork, 12 Mar. 2026
From biological hosts like gut bacteria and pregnancy tests to digital oddities like blockchains and PDFs, the game’s presence on everything from robot mowers to anti-bot CAPTCHA highlights its status as the ultimate benchmark for system versatility.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 3 Mar. 2026
What is in Born Weird Tattoo’s collection of oddities?
—Idaho Statesman, 3 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for oddities
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Davis occasionally destabilizes this very familiar soundtrack with sly production tricks from Horne.—
Emma Madden,
Pitchfork,
28 Apr. 2026
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However, deer are adaptable creatures and often get used to the tricks put in their path, eventually ignoring attempts to deter them, Walke says.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
26 Apr. 2026
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The space is also adorned with vitrines showcasing jewelry by David Webb, Boucheron, and René Boivin, as well as other rarities, like an asteroid fragment and a Tyrannosaurus rex tooth.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
17 Apr. 2026
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The vinyl rarities sold exclusively during the annual Record Store Day in April run from Taylor Swift to the Grateful Dead and local indie acts, but much of the appeal is the joyous atmosphere that surrounds the industry promotion.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
16 Apr. 2026
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The massive rocket has encountered a number of anomalies and failures since its debut, including fiery explosions both on the test stand and mid-flight that have attracted plenty of headlines.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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On Friday, unknown attackers exploited the vulnerability to push a new version of element-data, a command-line interface that helps users monitor performance and anomalies in machine-learning systems.—
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
27 Apr. 2026
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The town’s overflowing with charming Midwest eccentrics, including a cocky mayor (Henry Winkler) and a welcoming barkeep (Lena Headey).—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Those crazy, diverse individuals, that tribe of oddballs and eccentrics, dreamers, and gamblers who make up this business.—
Natalia Senanayake,
PEOPLE,
14 Apr. 2026
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This is an older home, and some of its charms come with quirks.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Apr. 2026
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One of his quirks is collecting cologne.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Their teachers see them not as representatives of intersectional identities but as unique individuals, each with his or her own heritages, curiosities, and passions—each child to be cherished and known.—
Steven F. Wilson,
The Atlantic,
24 Apr. 2026
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Rather than offering an echoing, soulless ambiance, the interior designers—ArchFlorence—have cleverly managed to create a warm and welcoming environment, filled with art (from the owner’s formidable collection), oriental rugs, objects and curiosities, fabulous books.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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The only exceptions are if the United States is attacked or there's an imminent threat of attack, then the president can take action in the near term.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
3 May 2026
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The spring hasn't fared much better, although there are exceptions.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
3 May 2026
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The unsaturated fats in nuts can help lower LDL cholesterol levels, and the fiber in raisins can help reduce fat absorption.—
Jennifer Berger,
Verywell Health,
4 May 2026
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The provision store sells loose candy, nuts, mixes, cereal and pet food.—
Emily M. Olson,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Oddities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oddities. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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